Series "Getting to know you" - James Sofronas

GETTING TO KNOW YOU: JAMES SOFRONAS
GMG Racing's James Sofronas is a familiar name to American road racing fans
as both a driver and businessman. But what makes him tick? The first
installment of 'Getting to Know You' attempts to answer that ...

GETTING TO KNOW YOU: JAMES SOFRONAS

GMG Racing's James Sofronas is a familiar name to American road racing fans
as both a driver and businessman. But what makes him tick? The first
installment of 'Getting to Know You' attempts to answer that question.

Q: What was the most interesting job you have had prior to getting your big
break as a driver?

A: I used to cut down trees and clear out back yards for families looking
to install pools.

Q: If you could trade places with anyone for one day who would it be and
why?

A: Bono from U2...so I could sing to the world!

Q: Do you have a hidden talent?

A: I am a pretty good dancer and I can sing! I sung in the NY State Boys
Choir back in the day!

Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?

A: Growing up with the most amazing family, both in Tokyo and Vienna
Austria, before coming back to the States.

Q: Who is your hero and why?

A: My father - a dedicated family man who took the greatest care of our
family.

Q: Do you have a motto or quote you like to live by?

A: YOLO: You Only Live Once!

Q: Creamy or Chunky?

A: Chunky!

Q: Give us a movie title or song for the story of your life.

A: Gladiators! I fought for everything I have.

Q: Do you have any pre-race rituals?

A: I kiss my wife and daughter. If they aren't with me, I tell them I love
them via a call.

Q: Have you ever had to "go" while in the racecar?

A: Luckily no ... but have had some close calls! One time on pre-grid with
five minutes before the green, I had to jump out and sprint to a bathroom
and just made the start!

Q: What was your favorite toy as a child?

A: A Bigwheel!

Q: Under the firesuit...boxers or briefs?

A: Boxers!

Q: What is the fastest speeding ticket you have received and where?

A: 110mph on my way up to Long Beach...ouch!!

Sofronas and the rest of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila
Patrón returns to action at the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand
Prix. The two-hour, 45-minute race is set for 2:35 p.m. MT on Sunday, July
11 from Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. SPEED will air the race
live at 4:30 p.m. ET. Live radio coverage will be available on American Le
Mans Radio presented by Porsche - a production of Radio Show Limited - as
well as Sirius Channel 127 and XM Channel 242. Visit the Series' schedule
page for ticket and accommodation information. Live Timing and Scoring,
track schedule, entry list and much, much more will be available on Racehub
at americanlemans.com.